Monthly Archives: June 2016

Heavy rainfall in the early hours of Thursday, the 30th of July, 2016 led to massive flooding of some communities across Adamawa state rendering many homeless.

“The rain started falling around 2AM when i was trying to fall asleep after reading my book. Tunder strikes took over and heavy rainfall followed, before i could close my eyes I saw water in my room” Grace Musa a resident of Shagari Phase 2 said.

Wales captain Ashley Williams has called on his teammates, to collectively stop Eden Hazard. Wales will play Belgium in the quarterfinals.

Belgium international, Eden Hazard will lead the line against Wales, when they face each other at Lille, the same place the Chelsea man made his professional debut.

Williams is accustomed to facing the likes of De Bruyne, Lukaku and Hazard in the EPL. But the 31-year-old has urged Wales to use their redoubtable team spirit to keep the attacking threat of Marc Wilmots’ side at bay.

“He’s one of the best players in world, he can make things happen, has excellent balance, scores goals, creates goals,” he said of Hazard.

“I have played against him lots of times in the Premier League, but it’s not just him. Belgium have quality across the board, across the team, so we will not pay too much attention to him, but keep an eye on him and try and nullify him and the whole team really.

“Lukaku knows me and I know him. He is very strong and powerful, he can score goals. I will still do my research on him this evening, but I know what he’s about. It would be great to get a clean sheet against a player like that with all the attributes he has.

“I think that our spirit is massively important and saw us through a lot of tough times. We have grown up together and when times are hard, we stick together. I heard Chris Gunter say it’s unbreakable and he’s right: it’s a band of brothers and we trust each other on and off the pitch.”

Williams paid tribute to the Wales medical staff for helping him to recover in time from a shoulder injury that he sustained in the win over Northern Ireland in Paris.

On the back of signing a publishing deal with Sony/ATV and his last single ‘Car Key’ featuring UK femcee Ms Banks getting massive support and acclaim internationally, London-based Nigerian musician KC Pozzy returns with an exciting new music video for yet another Afrobeats monster single titled Melody.

Taken from his Who Gave You That EP, and produced by long-time collaborator Ayo Beatz, KC Pozzy’s ‘Melody’ follows in the same vein as previous singles ‘Car Key’ and ‘Who Gave You That’, and is certainly going to be a favourite this summer, among audiences in Africa and internationally.

We can still expect the release of KC Pozzy’s next mixtape Ice Water Boy that hits stores later this summer, as well as an upcoming UK nationwide college tour, set to take place in July. In the meantime, enjoy the ‘Melody’ visuals, directed by Eric Myers for Bosss Media.

Watch the official video for Melody by KC Pozzy below

Mr Okezie Ikpeazu has declared that he remains the Governor of Abia state despite the fact that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a Certificate of Return of to Mr Uche Ogah who came second at the Peoples Democratic Party primaries in 2014.

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had on Monday sacked Ikpeazu as it held that he was guilty of tax evasion.

Not satisfied with the ruling, the embattled Ikpeazu has secured another court injunction that prevents Abia Chief Justice or any other Judge from swearing-in Ogah as Governor of the state while he remains in office pending the determination of his appeal.

Speaking with pressmen on the matter, the INEC Commissioner in charge of South-East, Amb. Lawrence Nwuruku said:

“The situation is that we are simply obeying the court order. The court said with immediate effect without wasting of time, we should issue him Certificate of Return and that is what we have done – to obey the court order.

If the court tomorrow issues another order, we would obey the same. By the grace of God, I am the INEC Commissioner in charge of South East. I’ll do the same thing if the court orders us to do so.

If court says we should issue the same certificate to another person. In this case, court ordered us to issue a Certificate of Return to the person who won the election and that is Uche Ogah. I was the person who gave the Certificate of Return to Gov. Ikpeazu as he was declared winner.

Now, the court has said otherwise. One thing we know is that we are not above the law and we cannot disobey the laws of the land.

If you were in the court that day, and I urge you the media, to go and study the court ruling very well, it was wonderful; it was direct,”

Chris Brown teams up with WizKid alongside Hoody Baby and Section Boyz for his latest release dubbed ‘Shabba‘; a trap joint perfectly laced with an amazing hook by WizKid and extra backup vocals by Breezy.

Among other things going on with Breezy who has also been sued by Suge Knight –Wait… Suge still suing someone?– over a club shooting in 2014; Breezy uses the track to boast about his expensive lifestyle.

Also, speaking of our spotlight artist on the song; with the kind of international features under his belt, ‘WizKid‘ is clearly the one of –if not– the biggest act in Africa.

Hoody Baby and Section Boyz who shouldn’t be excluded from a list compiled for the underdogs of trap music, came through with a perfect vibe as expected.

Listen to Shabba by Chris Brown below

Atlantic Records new signee Rita Ora was on Wednesday the 29th of June hospitalized for exhaustion.

She posted a photo on Instagram and captioned it,

“Today was pretty tough but I’m getting through it thank you to all of you for the support! I love you!! #exhaustionisreal”, – which however was deleted later.

Rita had earlier shared her day schedule with fans via Snapchat, kick-starting with a morning photo shoot in London. Later on, Ora felt exhausted and eventually took a trip to the hospital, where she got an IV and some rest.

Its no doubt that the Ora appears to be in high spirits as it sunk in that she will finally be able to release new music again under her new label. She was also pretty busy lately after partying at the Glastonbury Festival over the weekend and a tiring photo shoot.

However, Ogah went to court, saying that Ikpeazu deceived the party by allegedly presenting incorrect tax papers during screening.

The court on Monday upheld Ogah’s submission during the trial as it held that the embattled Ikpeazu was guilty of tax evasion.

The INEC said it decided to present the certificate of return to Ogah as directed by the court.

Meanwhile, Mr. Ikpeazu had said through his Chief Press Secretary, Enyinnaya Appolos, that he was “not going anywhere” and that he was remaining in office because he was challenging the judgment in a higher court.

He said: “I have received with concern, report of the purported issuance of Certificate of Return to Mr. Uche Ogah by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as governor of Abia State, despite dependency of a notice of appeal and motion for stay of the orders made by Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja.”

“Our laws are clear on this matter. No one may be issued with a certificate of return let alone be sworn in as governor, when there is a subsisting appeal and application for stay.”

“I want to appeal to Abians to remain calm and law abiding in the face of this provocation, unless and until the appellant courts have conclusively resolve the appeal, the status remains, I am still the Governor of Abia State.”

“Imagination” which was produced by the late hit maker and songwriter, OJB Jezreel, was one of the last songs produced by him but never got to hear the completed song. OJB passed on before Tito Da Fire could play him the final recording. The song by extension is a loving tribute to the late OJB who has produced a number of songs for Tito Da Fire as a solo artiste and when he was in the group, Gen2Men.

The song has all the pleasant elements which include the content, rhythm, groove etc and with Jigga on the instrumental, it’s definitely a masterpiece.

“Tito Da Fire“ as an OAP has been instrumental in the success of so many music stars and his name will still be here for a long time to come

“Imagination” is that song you should add to your playlist and share with friends.

The 34 year old will be leaving Paris Saint-Germain as his 4 year contract has expired. His move to Manchester United will be a reunion with his former boss Jose Mourinho who was his coach while at Inter Milan.

Manchester United, who finished fifth in the Premier League last season, failing to qualify for the Champions League, are yet to release a statement.

Complete Sports reports that former French international, Olympique Lyon and Cameroon coach, Paul Le Guen, will be the new Super Eagles coach.

The coach will lead the Eagles when the final round of the qualifiers for the Russia 2018 World Cup start in October.

What comes as a shocker is that the coach will be paid $50,000 – approximately N16 million. Meanwhile, Sunday Oliseh was on a N5 million monthly salary and the NFF still defaulted in paying.

Le Guen who was sacked as Oman’s head coach after his side lost 2-1 to Turkmenistan on Nov. 17 last year, has agreed a three-year deal to coach the Super Eagles. He has also requested to reside in Lagos as against the proposed Abuja, a Nigeria Football Federation source has informed Completesportsnigeria.com.

It is also rumoured that a top sponsor of the Nigerian Football Federation, a bank, has already agreed to bankroll the salaries of the Frenchman.

Southampton have officially appointed a new manager, naming Claude Puel as Ronald Koeman’s replacement.

Koeman left the Saints for the Toffees on June 14. And the search for a replacement has proved positive, as they announced the signing of the Frenchman on a three-year deal.

Puel who has only ever worked in France, has managed Monaco, Lille, Lyon and Nice. With his job in Southampton his first out of France.

Following Puel’s appointment, Eric Black has been confirmed as the club’s new assistant manager, while Pascal Plancque joins as the first-team’s assistant coach.

“The process to appoint a new First Team Manager has been diligent and meticulous,” director of football Les Reed told the club’s official website. “In order to ensure we appointed a manager who would meet our needs as a club, feedback from the dressing room, as well as taking account of our culture, vision and values, was critical in drawing up our criteria for the appointment.

“As the process eliminated a number of excellent candidates, Claude clearly came out on top of a very impressive shortlist. We have not only got the best man, but the right coaching team to support him.

“Eric Black has an excellent pedigree as a coach and vast experience domestically and internationally. Pascal Plancque has an excellent record as a technical coach and, like Claude, has been responsible for developing many young French talents into top quality players.

The election of the former Senate President, David Mark, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been upheld by the National Assembly election petition tribunal sitting in Makurdi, Benue state capital.

In its ruling on Thursday, the Tribunal struck out the petition filed by of the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) candidate in the February 20 rerun in Benue South senatorial district, Daniel Onjeh, against Senator Mark.

The election of the former Senate President, David Mark, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been upheld by the National Assembly election petition tribunal sitting in Makurdi, Benue state capital.

In its ruling on Thursday, the Tribunal struck out the petition filed by of the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) candidate in the February 20 rerun in Benue South senatorial district, Daniel Onjeh, against Senator Mark.

An Abuja-based lawyer, Nnamdi Nwokocha-Ahaiwe, has on Thursday withdrawn a suit seeking an order from a Federal High Court in Abuja to declare President Muhammadu Buhari as not qualified to contest the last year’s presidential election for allegedly not possessing requisite education qualification.

The plaintiff had alleged that Buhari was not qualified to contest the 2015 presidential election – which he won – as he did not sit for the Cambridge West African School Certificate (WASC) in 1961 as he claimed.

Nwokocha-Ahaaiwe declared his intention to withdraw the suit, though he failed to adduce any reason behind the decision.

“Following the notice of discontinuance filed by the plaintiff, pursuant to Order 50 Rule (2)(1) of the Federal High Court Civil Procedure Rules 2009, this suit is hereby struck out,” Justice Ademola ruled after listening to parties.

Buhari was said to have been represented by over a dozen senior advocate of Nigeria, led by Wole Olanipekun.

An Abuja-based lawyer, Nnamdi Nwokocha-Ahaiwe, has on Thursday withdrawn a suit seeking an order from a Federal High Court in Abuja to declare President Muhammadu Buhari as not qualified to contest the last year’s presidential election for allegedly not possessing requisite education qualification.

The plaintiff had alleged that Buhari was not qualified to contest the 2015 presidential election – which he won – as he did not sit for the Cambridge West African School Certificate (WASC) in 1961 as he claimed.

Nwokocha-Ahaaiwe declared his intention to withdraw the suit, though he failed to adduce any reason behind the decision.

“Following the notice of discontinuance filed by the plaintiff, pursuant to Order 50 Rule (2)(1) of the Federal High Court Civil Procedure Rules 2009, this suit is hereby struck out,” Justice Ademola ruled after listening to parties.

Buhari was said to have been represented by over a dozen senior advocate of Nigeria, led by Wole Olanipekun.

As tons of imposters are having a good time on the social media posing as celebrities leaving fans falling as victim of fraud, Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade just issued a warning to fans and followers today, June 30, 2016.

Prove has it that, someone has been using her name to dupe people on Facebook, tarnishing her name in the face of the public.

The Actress took to Instagram today, June 30, 2016 writing;

“Plix I need your attention! I’ve been made aware somebody wants to give Yall Samsung deal… it ain’t from me. Check profiles and all b4 chatting this imposters up. It’s not me o! Ehen! I yaf warn you o!“

As tons of imposters are having a good time on the social media posing as celebrities leaving fans falling as victim of fraud, Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade just issued a warning to fans and followers today, June 30, 2016.

Prove has it that, someone has been using her name to dupe people on Facebook, tarnishing her name in the face of the public.

The Actress took to Instagram today, June 30, 2016 writing;

“Plix I need your attention! I’ve been made aware somebody wants to give Yall Samsung deal… it ain’t from me. Check profiles and all b4 chatting this imposters up. It’s not me o! Ehen! I yaf warn you o!“

In yet another mind-blowing interview with HF TV’s Da Chat hosted by Zinnia, Vector comes through with the longest and most intriguing episode yet!

He talks about everything there is to talk about; His rap supremacy in Nigeria, love-life, beef with Ikechukwu & YCee, his issues with his former label his forthcoming 18-track album, Seyi Shay’s interview blunder and so much more.

On this episode of DA CHAT, we welcomed Olanrewaju Ogunmefun aka Vector Tha Viper. We took him on a 3-part interview, where the rapper gives some deep and sincere insights on several issues surrounding him, including his supposed altercation with Ikechukwu, the aftermath of his last record deal, Hip-hop/Rap music in Nigeria, the misconception of “Afrobeat” on the foreign scene and much more.

Vector Tha Viper is one of the most revered rappers in Nigeria. His ‘Freestyle’ prowess has proven to be unrivalled, especially after he singlehandedly rapped for two hours (none stop) on a live radio show earlier in the year (2016).

coming with full force and much project to expect, the rapper shed more light on his relationship with Few Top Nigerian Rap artiste.

On behalf of the minister, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Bassey Akpanyung, issued the statement which urged “all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan, which are love, peace and justice to their daily living and through this contribute to the development of the nation.”

“It also urged Nigerians to use the opportunity of this spiritual rejuvenation to reflect on the imperative of unity and peaceful co-existence in strengthening the bond of togetherness for a strong, virile nation.”

“The minister, while wishing Nigerians a peaceful celebration, urges total support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s avowed determination to bequeath to the nation an enduring political legacy,” it added.

Once upon a time, Future met Ciara outside Tricky Stewart’s recording studio. They posed for a pic together and well, they went the way of all lovers.

Some of Future’s friends didn’t seem to think Ciara was well-suited for the “Fuck Up Some Commas” rapper even though he was crazy in love with her. The friends described her as “bougie as hell.” “Ciara, she didn’t even really like when people cursed,” one said.

But Future ignored all comments and not long after, he and Ciara got engaged and pregnant. We were all waiting for wedding bells but without warning we got news of their breakup.

“I was scared as shit,” the 32-year-old revealed in a candid interview with Rolling Stone Magazine. “I was one step away from being married, and I feel like I failed publicly in relationships. Then you want to go back to doing music, to what you know. And if the people didn’t accept you again, the one thing you feel like you can fall back on, it walked away from you. You feel like it’s over.”

Future decided to face his music and in it, he channeled his pain where he talked about his failed relationship. “I can’t even think about it,” he said.“I never imagined my life would be like that: ‘I’m going to sue you and take away from you.’” S

“I don’t know how to deal with something like that,” he added.

Future says he wishes nothing but the best for Cici.

“Her being successful, her being happy, helps me,” the rapper says. Then he begins to address the 30-year-old singer directly, saying, “I’m attached to you. If you’re happy, I’m happy. You’re connected for life. I don’t want you to go through this shit and for it to come back on my son, my kid. I want you to be in the best situation.”

“It’s something that’ll take more time for me. It ain’t even about (Russell) playing daddy. I don’t even want to think about it. That’s my son forever. My son is going to be able to read this. He’s going to be able to look at those pictures. He’s going to be able to have a judgment for himself, and have a conversation with me man-to-man. That’s my blood. He is me. I am him. We is one.”

“The hoodlums pretended to be customers buying things in bulk and that was why they were allowed to enter the store. The next thing we heard was the screaming of the salesgirl and we immediately rushed in only to see that that she had been attacked; she was bleeding,” an eyewitness was quoted as saying.

“The mob pursued the suspects, who had fled the scene. They caught up with one of them at the Omotor Junction, where he was set ablaze before the arrival of security agents.”

Ekpolo announced his exit from the club in an emotional letter on social media. “11 years goes so fast and writing this letter makes me realize that nothing goes faster than time,” he wrote.

He thanked his Barca B teammates, saying “I could not think of a better group to spend these 11 years with.” He continued: “I know I have been blessed to have been at a club like Barcelona. There have been good times and bad times … But no matter the situation, my passion has been clear: playing and winning.”

“Obviously I won’t be able to do that next season, but I hope that the supporters and my teammates enjoy many more joyful moments.”